Investigating the neural mechanisms of working memory using transcranial magnetic stimulation and electroencephalographic recording in healthy subjects

Description:

The purpose of this study is to gain a better understanding of our ability to hold information “in mind” when that information is no longer present in the environment. This ability relies on a cognitive process called working memory (or “short-term memory”). The results of this experiment will provide “pilot data” that will help plan further experiments that study the systems involved in working memory. In this study, subjects will perform a behavioral task designed to test memory for visual information.